Are There Too Many Beer Festivals in Chicago? By Kristina Vragovic The Wicker Park and Bucktown area is getting its own beer festival. That's...how many brew fests, now? Enough to make us wonder if there’s a legal limit. Read more
A Four-Star Chef Is Opening a New Place—How Often Can You Say That? By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer You should be excited to see what Tim Graham, formerly of Tru, will do in his new kitchen at Travelle. Read more
Carnivale’s New Chef Joins a Prestigious Lineage By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Rodolfo Cuadros follows in his giant predecessor's footsteps at the giant Spanish restaurant. Read more
Martin Kastner's Designs Are in Alinea, the Aviary, and Your House By Alice Oglethorpe This groovy bud vase, and some other very cool tabletop accessories, are for sale at the Chicago designer's online store. Read more
Here Are Five Delicious Deals at Chicago Restaurants This Week By Kristina Vragovic Get a free empanada at Nacional 27, a $10 steak at Socca, cheap beer at Moonshine, and a three-course Sunday Supper at Vie. Read more
These Heated Outdoor Tables Could Be the Future of Sidewalk Cafés in Chicago By Trupti Rami It is too cold to eat outdoors in this town. Please, somebody, think of something. Read more
Five Questions for Dennis Stover, the New Hot Chocolatier By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The west-suburban native will operate the savory side of Mindy Segal’s dessert oasis, Hot Chocolate. Read more
For $16,000 a Month, You Can Rent a Secret Suite Atop the Drake Hotel By Dennis Rodkin The four-bedroom home is just perfect for your family. (That is, as long as you're an international dignitary.) Read more
What's New in Chicago Dining This Week By Kristina Vragovic Nepal House is coming to the South Loop, Big Star is getting bigger, and there's a new mystery location for Pleasant House Bakery. Read more
At Fat Rice, the Unforgettable Food of Macau Comes to Logan Square By Jeff Ruby A couple could help save an endangered cuisine with potent, unfussy dishes served in their small corner restaurant. Read more
